Overview
This Managing Cybersecurity Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with The University System of Georgia is intended for those learners that:
- would preferably have an undergraduate (bachelors) degree, or is a currently enrolled student
- are interested in the area of IT and cybersecurity and how it relates to business decisions
- is currently employed or seeking employment and needs to understand issues and best practices around Cybersecurity
- may be a IT or Cybersecurity professional or technician
- may be interested in Cybersecurity and unsure of how to approach a career in it
What you'll learn
- Understand that cybersecurity is a managerial problem.
- Identify and manage risks to information assets within organizations.
- Develop cybersecurity policies and plans for organizations.
- Explain the integration of cybersecurity into all aspects of a business’s operations and use of information assets.
Skills you'll gain
- Security Engineering
- Risk Management
- Leadership and Management
- Network Security
- Strategy
- Cyberattacks
- Strategy and Operations
- Computer Networking
- Planning
- Business Analysis
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cybersecurity
- The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity
- Managing Network Security
- Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
- Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 158 other Short Courses in Cyber Security in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
A well-qualified student would have:
- General understanding of computing and the operations of Information Technology in the organization.
- Prior work experience would help to thoroughly understand how cybersecurity can impact organizational performance but it is not necessary to do well in the course.
- Preferably have completed the Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains MOOC on Coursera.
Tuition Fees
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.